BC Society of Transition Houses

The Society provides contact information about transition houses and other victim services throughout BC and the Yukon, and resources for transition house staff. Website: Click on “Resources and Publications” for their “Family Law Resource Manual”. It contains a lot of information about the legal system from the perspective of victims of family violence.

Website bcysth.ca Phone 1-800-661-1040

Under the Family Law Act, a term that describes the time a person who is not a guardian of a child, including a parent who is not a guardian, has with that child. Under the Divorce Act, a term that describes the time a person who is not a married spouse has with a child. See "guardian" and "parental responsibilities."